A Poem For Mom

Spread your wings and let your soul take flight

towards that beloved haven of goodness and light.

In God's tender arms may you always rest.

And never forget that you were the best.

Always the first person to reach out to others

The kindest and dearest of earthly mothers

Your devotion to Mary inspired us all

to pick ourselves up whenever we fall.

You prayed for our happiness with unceasing hope

that we'd tackle life's struggles and learn how to cope.

Throughout your life, you let faith be your guide.

You valued the family that flocked to your side.

We cherish the things that you used to say

to help keep us from going astray.

"Enjoy yourself while you're young," you advised.

"But do it in a way that is proper and wise.

It costs not a penny or dime to be kind,

especially keeping your elders in mind.

Don't laugh as those less fortunate than you.

Make them aware that they matter, too."

Those were the lessons you taught us, sweet mother,

that we're all children of God who should love one another.